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Canadiens gain an edge with internal competition, Jake Evans says With his return after missing 13 games and forward Kirby Dach playing first game since Nov. 15, it "makes everyone better," centreman notes.

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Media op: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Monday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Postgame @ OTT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Off injured reserve Evans (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Evans was described as a game-time decision for Saturday's clash against Ottawa, but this move indicates that he's available. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 20 due to the injury. Evan is likely to serve in a middle-six capacity, and his return might result in Sammy Blais being a healthy scratch versus the Senators.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Evans (lower body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game in Ottawa, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Evans has missed the last 13 games since getting hurt Dec. 20 versus Pittsburgh. Evans has five goals, five assists and 44 hits in 34 contests this season. He will have to be activated from injured reserve, should he enter the lineup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Jake Evans out 4-6 weeks; Montembeault recalled from Laval Evans was hurt, apparently in the left knee, in the first period on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens provide official timeline on Jake Evans injury. Evans will be out long term, but the Canadiens have dodged a bullet.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Will miss 4-6 weeks Evans (lower body) is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, the team announced Saturday.

Impact Evans was already on injured reserve after suffering the injury Dec. 20. He has five goals and 10 points in 34 appearances this season. His absence might lead to Sammy Blais being in the lineup regularly. When Evans is healthy, he should resume his middle-six role.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Evans (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact The Canadiens recalled Sammy Blais from AHL Laval in a corresponding move. Evans suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. He will miss at least the next two games, starting with Sunday's rematch against the Penguins, after moving to injured reserve. Evans has five goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and 44 hits through 34 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting road trip Evans (lower body) won't be with the Canadiens for their game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Evans was injured Saturday and will undergo further evaluation. The Canadiens don't have any extra forwards available, so it's possible Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup as a seventh defenseman instead. Evans' status for the rest of the road trip, which wraps around the holiday break, has yet to be determined. Phillip Danault (illness) is expected to link up with the team in Boston after being traded from the Kings on Friday and could step in for Evans in Tuesday's contest against the Bruins.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains lower-body injury Evans suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact Evans logged just 1:57 of ice time across three shifts before exiting the game. The Canadiens would be down to 11 healthy forwards if Evans isn't an option for Sunday's rematch in Pittsburgh, so Montreal might recall someone from the minors.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pregame vs. PIT: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Postgame vs. EDM: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Sunday's 4-1win over to the Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Lights the lamp in loss Evans scored a goal, put two shots on net, served two PIM and dished out three hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Evans helped triple Montreal's lead in the opening period Saturday with the team's third goal across three and a half minutes. With the twine finder, the 29-year-old winger is up to five goals, nine points, 34 shots on net, 42 hits and 23 blocks through 30 games this season. He is currently centering the team's third line and has continued to provide all-around stat coverage. There are likely better options for higher-end scoring in fantasy, but Evans should continue to be a steady source of category coverage when he's in the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame @ NYR: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Miller scores 2, including OT winner, as Rangers beat Canadiens 5-4

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in action Saturday Evans (personal) will return to the lineup against the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Evans missed one game due to personal reasons. He has four goals and four assists in 29 games this season. Jared Davidson will come out of the lineup with the return of Evans.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Evans will miss Thursday's game against Pittsburgh for personal reasons.

Impact Evans is expected to rejoin the Canadiens in New York, which leaves the door open for him to return Saturday versus the Rangers. He has four goals and eight points in 29 appearances in 2025-26. Owen Beck is likely to draw into the lineup Thursday due to Evans' absence.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Postgame vs. WPG: Evans | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans addresses the media following Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell Centre

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

WPG@MTL: Comrie with a great save against Jake Evans | Winnipeg Jets Eric Comrie (WPG) makes a save against Jake Evans (MTL) at 05:16 of the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Adds insurance goal Evans scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Evans continues to chip in a decent amount of supporting offense. He has three goals and three helpers over his last 10 outings while filling a middle-six role. The 29-year-old forward is up to four goals, eight points, 28 shots on net, 31 hits, 19 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 23 contests this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 games with a 4-1 win over the Golden Knights

Cole Caufield had a goal and assist to extend his point streak to six games, and the Montreal Canadiens handed the slumping Vegas Golden Knights a 4-1 loss on Friday

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Canadiens' Evans Capitalizes On Marner's Turnover vs. Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Miller scores 2, including OT winner, as Rangers beat Canadiens 5-4

Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 games with a 4-1 win over the Golden Knights